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Chapter 159 Collaborators
"Oh, it's you, Professor Frank. Hello, what can I do for you?"

After realizing what was happening, Qiao Yu immediately asked enthusiastically.

The tone... can probably be described as cordial. After all, every time he talked to Frank, Qiao Yu could experience some happiness beyond academic achievement.

There is no way. Qiao Yu always feels that he is a very vulgar person, and vulgar people can always easily find happiness from people they like or dislike.

Only saints can see all disputes with a spirit of universal love. The only pity is that there are too few saints, which is probably why world peace is always extremely precious.

……

"Congratulations, Qiao Yu! Amazing results! What I didn't expect the most is that you opened up a whole new track. In the previous six months, you were still studying the problem of geometric Langlands conjecture! You are a genius, Qiao Yu."

Professor Frank said cheerfully.

At this time, three hours had passed since he spoke to Lucas Eisen.

Of course, he also took this opportunity to take a look at Qiao Yu's paper, but to be honest, he couldn't really concentrate on it.

It’s mainly a matter of mood. It’s the same for everyone. When you’re not calm, it’s hard to fully immerse yourself in any article.

This is especially true for mathematical papers, because you have to keep thinking while reading.

But Professor Frank's mood was extremely complicated at the moment, and it was at least difficult for him to calm down.

However, he had already thought about what to say on this phone call.

……

"Thank you for your compliment, Professor Frank, but it's really an exaggeration! In fact, it was just an idea at the beginning, and I didn't expect it to work."

Qiao Yu answered rather modestly, and then asked enthusiastically, "You definitely didn't just call me to talk about this, did you? Is there anything else?"

……

Perhaps it was Qiao Yu's gentle tone that made Professor Frank feel confident, so the conversation immediately got to the point.

“Well, I have carefully read your paper on the generalized modal axiom system, and my colleagues and I agree that this is a very broad and valuable proposition.

So I very much look forward to working with your research group to expand this axiom system. Berkeley can undertake a lot of basic research and verification work.

If you agree, I will draft a clear cooperation agreement with my colleagues today. Please believe that we will be able to invest enough time and resources for effective cooperation.

I believe we can jointly advance this project based on respect and understanding. Especially since we have profound experience in basic research. "

Soon the other party responded: "It's a good suggestion. But... Professor Frank, you know, I'm not yet an adult, so my mother makes all the decisions on cooperation for me. Why don't you wait for me to ask my mother first? It won't take too long, she's right next to me."

Frank was stunned by the answer from the other party, and his mind suddenly became confused...

He hadn't been back to China for so long that he didn't even know whether academic cooperation required his guardian's consent.

Probably not necessary, right?

"Um... excuse me, Qiao Yu, this is an academic collaboration, I don't think we need to consult your mother, right?"

"Oh, Professor Frank, please forgive me, I forgot to explain it before. My mother is a student of Academician Yuan Zhengxin and one of the most important members of this team.

Even this idea was first initiated after I discussed it with her. So no matter who I join, I need to seek her opinion.

She is not only the guardian, but also our partner in this project. However, her current research area is the calculation of modal simplification.

After all, we have to ensure that every step forward in this framework is controllable. Especially the mathematical complexity, to ensure feasibility. So do you want to talk to her directly? "

Frank was stunned, his mind suddenly in a mess, after all, this was something he was completely unprepared for...

And when did Qiao Xi become Yuan Zhengxin’s student?
He really didn't know all this. When he searched for information about Qiao Yu on the Internet, he did look for Qiao Xi as well.

There is indeed information about Qiao Xi on the Internet, but it is all about another person. There is no information about Qiao Yu's mother on the Internet at all.

……

In the hotel room, Qiao Yu could hardly hold back his laughter.

Qiao Xi ignored him completely. When Qiao Yu answered the phone, she had already put on headphones and was reading a book.

As for whether you have heard what Qiao Yu said, it depends on your own opinion.

After waiting for a while, there was still no reply from the other side, Qiao Yu couldn't help but urge: "Hey, Professor Frank, are you still there?"

"Oh, I'm still here. Um... well... here's what I'm thinking. Why don't you give me your mother's email address first? I'm not familiar with her, so I plan to discuss the details of the cooperation with my colleagues, and then email her to discuss the feasibility."

"Is that so? Fine then. But I don't remember her email address, so I'll send it to you later. I'll hang up now..."

Qiao Yu said with regret, then hung up the phone without hesitation.

The other side is too cowardly...it deserves to never have a chance to stand out in life!
After all, he really wanted to listen to what Qiao Xi's attitude would be if the two of them had a direct conversation, and whether he would be as cool as saying "I'll count to three"!

Sometimes he really felt that Qiao Xi was too out of touch with reality. When she pulled his ears when she was angry, she didn't show any human touch at all. It was as if the word passion had nothing to do with her.

Obviously Qiao Yu didn't think this was a healthy state of life. It would be good if the man opposite could arouse Qiao Xi's anger...

But it doesn't matter, the man is almost 40 anyway! Let him suffer for a while.

It would be good to wait until you are over 40 and have no desires at all, and then slowly experience the pure malice of this world.

Qiao Yu believed that the world would be fair to him! Although he did not think that suffering was a wealth of life... In fact, Qiao Yu did not feel that he had suffered much.

But he believes that the first half of his life was too smooth, so he should enjoy more setbacks in the second half. In the words of some public intellectuals, all experiences in life are a kind of wealth.

So he hung up the phone, rushed into the bathroom, washed his face and feet, then Qiao Yu lay down on the bed and started a pleasant chat.

"Mom, Professor Frank called me just now and wants to cooperate with us. I asked him to contact you. Can I give him your email address?"

"up to you."

"Then I will give it to you. But then again, will you agree to cooperate with him?"

"That seems to depend on whether there are irreplaceable benefits in working with him."

"Irreplaceable benefits? How is that possible! No one is irreplaceable in this subject except us!"

"It's not you, it has nothing to do with me."

Qiao Xi glanced at Qiao Yu, then calmly asked, "So since he is not irreplaceable, why do you agree to work with him?"

"Can you not be so calm all the time? You said I have no hormones, but I think you are the one."

"Heh... I'm 34 now, and my hormones aren't secreted anymore, so it's not surprising. But as for you, I doubt very much whether you will be able to get married and have children like a normal person in the future."

"You don't act like a normal person, so you can't expect me to act like a normal person, right?"

"It seems... that makes sense. It's up to you. Forget it, go to sleep."

"Um……"

……

The situation was not much better the next day, and even more people took the initiative to talk to Qiao Yu.

There is no doubt that Qiao Yu became the most popular figure in this conference, no doubt about it.

Overwhelming all the academicians.

Of course, this is a very objective matter. It actually has nothing to do with the publication of a paper in the Annals of Mathematics.

If it were someone else, his paper would be publicly and positively evaluated by several Fields Medal winners, and he would definitely enjoy this treatment.

In fact, Chinese mathematicians have always been lacking in confidence, at least in the field of theoretical mathematics.

On the one hand, there are very few Chinese winners of various world-class mathematics awards. For example, there are no Chinese winners of top mathematics awards such as the Fields Medal and the Abel Medal, but only Chinese Americans.

Qiao Yu's mentor Tian Yanzhen did win the Wolf Prize, but his most important achievements were made while he was at Harvard and Princeton.

So when it comes to mathematical theory, China really can’t stand up straight. This is also the reason why many universities only recognize foreign journals.

The final conclusion is that China is a great mathematical country, but not a strong mathematical country.

It's helpless, real, and embarrassing.

This time, Qiao Yu was sought after by a number of international academic giants, and he had no experience studying abroad, so it was impossible for him to establish friendships with these giants.

When the news spread back to China, it naturally made a group of professors feel that the future was promising, and looking forward to cooperation naturally became the mainstream thought.

Big names like Tao Xuanzhi, DeLini, Wiles, etc. all think that the generalized modal axiom system is a milestone discovery in mathematics of this century. Who in China dares to question it?
Of course, this also puts some professors in a dilemma.

It was also during these four days of the meeting that Zhang Yuanling took the initiative to find Tian Yanzhen and invited Tian Yanzhen to the tea room.

"Professor Tian, ​​I'm really in a difficult position this time."

After a brief greeting, Zhang Yuanling said with a wry smile.

Tian Yanzhen smiled and didn't say anything.

Of course he knew what Zhang Yuanling meant.

To be honest, when Qiao Yu heard the doubts, he immediately withdrew the project application without even saying hello to him.

If it weren't for Yuan Zhengxin's protection, he really wanted to give Qiao Yu a good scolding that day.

Likewise, he did not expect Qiao Yu to achieve results so quickly. So things turned out like this.

Although both of them knew that it was normal for Zhang Yuanling to raise questions at the meeting.

As a reviewer, it is my job to raise questions about possible problems in the project. All I can say is that no one can do anything about the fact that Qiao Yu solved these problems so quickly.

"What's wrong, Professor Tian? You really don't want to say anything?" Zhang Yuanling poured the tea and spoke again.

"Hey, what can I say? How about I call Qiao Yu over and ask him to slow down his research a bit?"

Tian Yanzhen asked back with a smile.

Zhang Yuanling was startled, and then smiled even more bitterly...

The main reason is that it makes so much sense that there is no way to refute it.

"Tell me the truth, did he already have a complete idea at that time, or even almost make something, but it was not written in the project book?!"

After adjusting his mindset, Zhang Yuanling asked directly.

Tian Yanzhen looked at Zhang Yuanling and said, "Do you think it's possible? I just invited Professor Zhang Yuantang to give a report at the Yanbei International Mathematics Center in mid-August.

Qiao Yu was inspired by Professor Zhang to come up with the idea of ​​the generalized modal axiom system. The meeting was not held until late August. If he had a complete idea at that time, then Qiao Yu would be a god!"

Zhang Yuanling was speechless again.

Of course, this was something that could not be helped.

The project review was conducted by randomly selecting experts from the expert pool based on research directions and some avoidance principles. The master and apprentice could not have known that he was chosen specifically to do this kind of thing.

So we can only say that he was really unlucky and just happened to run into it.

"Ah, Huaqing School of Mathematics has been getting better and better over the years, and has produced many results recently. It feels like it's just around the corner to surpass our Double Holidays!" Zhang Yuanling sighed.

Seeing Tian Yanzhen just sitting there smiling and sipping tea without expressing any opinion, Zhang Yuanling could only continue talking to himself.

"Yesterday I had a small meeting with my team members, as well as Professor Shen and Professor Zhou. As you know, I have been working on the bilateral cavity basis ring conjecture for affine B-type Weyl groups.

Because the structure of the affine B-type Weyl group exhibits strong symmetry, the framework proposed by Qiao Yu happens to be very good at dealing with geometric problems of periodicity and symmetry.

We agree that perhaps symmetries in modal space may correspond to the classification of bilateral cells, if we then describe the geometric representation of bilateral cells using modal paths and define equivalence classes using modal distances.

Perhaps it can help us give a geometric interpretation to the algebraic relationship of bilateral cells. Of course, there are problems. After all, the affine Weyl group belongs to an infinite group, and the classification and basis ring structure of its bilateral cells are much more complex than those of a finite group.

This requires expanding Qiao Yu's framework's ability to handle high-dimensional and infinite-dimensional structures. So Professor Tian, ​​can you help me connect the dots so that we can work together to solve this problem?

If Qiao Yu can help us construct a modal space specialized for affine B-type Weyl groups that can capture the geometric properties of group actions and bilateral cells, perhaps we can complete this proposition.

Moreover, this cooperation can also expand and supplement Qiao Yu's system, which is a win-win situation for both sides. Of course, if Qiao Yu has any requirements, he can also raise them. We will try our best to meet them in order to promote cooperation. "

There is no doubt that Zhang Yuanling's proposal is far more sincere than that of Professor Frank of Berkeley.

At least they put forward a cooperation plan seriously, and the goals are very clear.

And from Tian Yanzhen's perspective, she was quite surprised to hear the idea proposed by Zhang Yuanling. It really takes courage.

After all, Zhang Yuanling had questioned Qiao Yu's research topic in August, and now he has taken the initiative to propose cooperation.

But after thinking about it, Tian Yan really felt that this trick was quite clever. If it really got out, it might even help this old guy gain some fame.

After thinking for a while, Tian Yanzhen asked, "What if we really achieve results using this method?"

Apparently Zhang Yuanling had already thought it through, and said, "How else can we calculate it? Let's make it one." Of course, the premise is that this method can solve the problem.

In addition, I will include the Yanbei International R&D Center as a cooperative unit. After signing the cooperation agreement, half of the remaining funds for this project will be allocated to Qiao Yu for use first."

Tian Yanzhen smiled and asked, "If I remember correctly, you applied for this project last year, right? It's been more than a year, how much funding is left?"

Zhang Yuanling shook his head and said, "I haven't used it much yet. I still have about three million left. I mainly used it to attend some meetings and invite people to lectures. After all, it's still in the early stages of theoretical construction.

But you also know that geometric simulation, weight function optimization, and topological property analysis all require supercomputing, which is the big expense, but we haven’t done this yet.”

Tian Yanzhen nodded. It must be said that this sincerity was really full.

"Okay, I'll talk to Qiao Yu about this. Just as you said, if we can produce results using Qiao Yu's method, we can be co-authors. If you can produce results directly, the remaining funds will be returned to you."

"Then let's put it this way. I owe you a favor. I'll have someone prepare the plan and the agreement and send them over later. If you think there's no problem with it, take it to Qiao Yu for a look."

After the business was settled, Zhang Yuanling was relieved. He relaxed and said with emotion, "Oh, I really misjudged you.

If Qiao Yu's system of geometricization of number theory can really be developed, and if it can also unify representation theory, Yanbei will become a banner in the world mathematics community in the future.

It seems we have to pay attention to Xiaolibaba's math competition. I heard that you coaxed Qiao Yu to Yanbei at the beginning of the year because you were interested in his performance in the competition, right?"

Tian Yanzhen smiled again without saying anything, let's just leave this matter as an unsolved case.

……

When Tian Yanzhen was discussing project cooperation with Zhang Yuanling, Chen Zhuoyang was also pulled aside by the two professors to have a lively conversation.

The effect brought by Qiao Yu's appearance at Ann.Math undoubtedly made him a hot commodity at this conference.

In fact, he has been quite busy since yesterday, especially on WeChat.

Several college leaders, including the dean, sent him WeChat messages to congratulate him.

That is to say, he has not added the WeChat of the only academician of the academy. Chen Zhuoyang suspects that the academician will send his greetings.

At this time, he also knew the list of people from Jinzhou University who were going to attend the meeting, but he was too lazy to go over.

Today, after the effect of the paper has fermented, he has begun to attract more attention from yesterday's unknown person.

It's mainly a spillover effect.

There were too many people who wanted to talk to Qiao Yu, and some professors simply couldn't get through, so they could only find Chen Zhuoyang to talk more.

After all, as one of the team members of Qiao Yu's project, even if he is just doing verification work, he is one of the people who knows Qiao Yu's axiom system best.

But to be honest, Chen Zhuoyang didn't get carried away. After all, he knew that his job mainly involved calculations.

The part that Qiao Yu is responsible for is the soul. It is both abstract and inspired...

“In fact, I think Qiao Yu should not have sent out the two papers so early. Instead, he should have done some more in-depth research first and published the modal axiomatic system so early.

After all, these core ideas entered the public domain too early, and everyone could quickly upgrade and expand on Qiao Yu's theory. It would be a pity if the later research fell behind. It would be equivalent to robbing the subsequent influence. "

The person expressing his opinion is a professor from Nanzhou University, which is next to Jinzhou.

This sentence made Chen Zhuoyang blush a little...

Qiao Yu did not plan to publish the paper so early. If it were not for him, he could have waited until he had finished some more complicated content before publishing it.

Of course, he didn't actually ask Qiao Yu to publish the paper so early.

Fortunately, before he could say anything, another professor from Nanjing University immediately retorted: "In fact, there are advantages to starting early, at least it establishes priority.

Moreover, I think this system is inherently complex and abstract, and it will definitely require researchers from different fields to join in before it can be expanded.

And the original team must be the one who knows this stuff best. With more partners, we can definitely move forward quickly, right, Professor Chen?"

Well, Chen Zhuoyang roughly understood what the two meant, and quickly said: “Professor Liang, Professor Jiang, it’s useless for you to tell me this.

This project is indeed long-term, but you also know that I am just a handyman. If you really want to join or cooperate, you have to discuss it with Qiao Yu. I can't make the decision."

"Professor Chen is too modest. If he is the first author of a paper and still works as a handyman, then wouldn't it be that we have been working as handymen for nothing for so many years?"

"Yes, if doing odd jobs can get me a paper published in a top journal, I would love to do odd jobs every day. How about this, can you introduce us to someone after the meeting? Maybe there will be a chance for cooperation in the future..."

"Okay, but let me make it clear first. I can recommend you, but I can't guarantee anything."

"Haha... Professor Chen, I'd be grateful if you could help me. By the way, I heard that you don't seem to get along well with other people at Tianjin University? Are you interested in coming to our Nanjing University?

You should have signed a 3+3 contract with Tianjin University, right? You can check and see that there should be a clause that allows you to terminate the contract by submitting a request days in advance.

In other words, as long as you haven't accepted any school or other projects, you can terminate the contract and be here in the next semester.

Our dean said that if you are willing, it is no problem for you to come to our school. We just happen to have an associate professor position available."

"Um...this..."

This invitation came too suddenly and Chen Zhuoyang was totally unprepared. After all, he had not even spent a full semester at Tianjin University.

Well, even though he knew that the invitation was extended to him for Qiao Yu's sake, he still couldn't help but feel a little shaken.

After all, although Nanjing University and Tianjin University are in the same city, Nanjing University is much better than Tianjin University in terms of mathematics, not to mention that you can be an associate professor there...

……

According to the law of conservation of happiness, when some people are happy, others will naturally feel overwhelmed.

For example, Dean Zhang of Tianjin University felt like he was screwed at this moment.

Who would have thought that Chen Zhuoyang, an obviously marginalized doctoral student who usually seemed silent, actually had such a good relationship with Qiao Yu.

Such big news came out of nowhere.

He has read both papers in Ann.Math. To be honest, the paper co-authored by Chen Zhuoyang did not really reflect much academic ability.

But it is obvious that someone is supporting it. Moreover, this is the first paper published in the four top journals in the school in more than 20 years.

To be able to reach the position of vice dean, one must be much more clear-headed than an ordinary professor who only does academic research.

Isn't it the same in the academic world all over the world? Of course, personal ability is important, but there is no necessary correlation between ability and success. On the contrary, if there is really a great person to support you, it is easier to succeed.

Even at the level of academician, there are also fakes. It is impossible to be completely unlearned.

But there are always people who can rely on their personal networks and do some academic packaging, so even if they are slightly inferior to their competitors in academic ability, they can still move up.

Fair? Are you kidding?
At this stage, many academic research projects are carried out by large research groups. In order to promote people to higher positions, universities often tilt team resources towards individuals, and everyone knows this.

Driven by interests, some professors have high academic level but do not know how to deal with people, or are on bad terms with a lot of people. Naturally, they will not be the first choice for team resources.

So generally speaking, Zhang Guohong would rather offend those professors who only know how to do research than offend those professors who are good at socializing.

But Chen Zhuoyang is obviously not one of those who are good at dancing with long sleeves.

It’s very simple to get along with each other on weekdays. Apart from attending classes, we basically stay in the dormitory and rarely go out to communicate.

Moreover, in Zhang Guohong's opinion, if Tian Yanzhen's students were really good at socializing, they would most likely not be arranged to come to Tianjin University.

Who would have thought that this kid could hide so deeply?

This made him very embarrassed.

Originally, Academician Shi just told him yesterday to communicate more with Chen Zhuoyang, which was actually a relatively easy statement to make.

It would be nothing more than a matter of giving in a little after returning, but who knew that after today's fermentation, Shi Yunchuan's mind changed again, and he asked him to take the initiative to make an appointment with Chen Zhuoyang, and go to Chen Zhuoyang's room together in the evening to chat.

Take the initiative to go...

This means that he should go and apologize!
Doesn’t Zhang Guohong have any face?

The vice president went to apologize to a young man who had just been in school for a few days...

Well, actually you can.

As long as you stay in an administrative position for a long time, you can actually let go of face and other things.

Of course, the mood will definitely not be very good.

Zhang Guohong was holding the phone, still thinking about how to put it. When he was talking to Chen Zhuoyang, the dean called him.

"Mr. Zhang, Xiao Liu from the college administration just told me that Teacher Chen asked him about the termination of the school employment contract this afternoon. You are also in Linhai, so go and ask Teacher Chen what the situation is.

You must have a good chat with him. You can ask him for anything. Why are you thinking of leaving when you just arrived? But you also have to pay attention to your attitude.

Don’t be too rough when dealing with young people. Pay attention to the methods and approaches. Anyway, this matter is handed over to you to handle. You must first appease the person.”

After hearing what was said on the phone, Zhang Guohong suddenly regretted making this trip...

(End of this chapter)